9 GARDENING HACKS That Actually Work
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
- I share 9 gardening hacks that actually work. These tips, ideas and tricks will help you in your gardening.
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My friend has large rocks incorporated into the landscape. They just look like they belong there. They are strategically placed hose guides!
Me too!
me tooo!
Love this!
And keep s heart longer
I just moved a bunch of big rocks in my yard to key edges of garden beds, to protect plants from my garden hose. 🎉😊
I use the inner cardboard tube from toilet tissue rolls to grow my seeds. You can plant them out and they are fully compostable.
I have lots of clover in my lawn and last summer when it was blooming I waited too long to mow and a bear used a tree to get over my fence. I have a video of him laying out full length in the clover and eating his way across the clover patch. Huge mouthful after mouthful. Didn’t have to mow when he was done! 😄 just found your channel and I hope you will do more inside your home also.
That's hilarious! Wish you could post that pic here.
That is just cool!
I love clover. And your story.
That sounds so wonderful 😍😍can you please upload it? 🥰
Sweet❤
Best garden hack I've discovered, especially for folks with small yards, is to use a scythe to cut the grass. Seriously. Everyone thinks they are somehow slower and antiquated than modern motorized machines, but they are actually as fast or faster. Smaller, lighter, more nimble, zero plastic or batteries to foul the world.... and dead silent. Brand new scythes are available, with a wide range of blade types for whatever you might have in your yard. And, maybe best of all, they take up next to no space in the shed or garage. Thankfully, there's something of a Renaissance going on with scythes and there are tons of videos out on CZcams showing how they are used and how beneficial they are to the homeowner. I recommend Rob Stephen's channel because he's an enthusiastic gardener with a suburban garden that is immaculate, and kept up with a scythe. Watching him work is an inspiration.
True scythes are great, I had to use an old one last year and the blade was not that good but it worked fine. With a good blade it must be a pleasure ! Not to use electricity, energy, plastic etc
But I think that advertising always win😢 and people still buy unusefull machines that screw up our beautiful world.
The important things is to fullfill us with the power of simplicity: )
(Hope my writing ok, i am french: )
@@mychkineplot7677 Your writing is fantastic!
The trick to a scythe is that it has to be sized to you and the blade has to be the right kind for what you're wanting to cut. Get either of those wrong, and it'll definitely leave a bad impression with you.
Today, thankfully, we have places like CZcams where folks can tell their own story. Once you see someone using a scythe to cut the grass in their small back yard, it gets you wondering why you can't do the same and save on all the hassle of using string trimmers and push mowers. And when you can see that the scythe beats those new-fangled contraptions, it's almost too good!
I'm a fan of the Eastern European straight-handled scythes. They feel pretty natural since we're all used to sweeping floors, plus it's nice being able to make your handle from any straight sapling you might run across.
It's fascinating to watch the videos from Eastern Europe, where regular guys are using the scythe to tend regular homes with regular messes. Because communism had them locked up tight for so long, they had to keep to the old traditions, and you can see that the scythe is every bit at efficient as anything we might use in the West. And it's a whole lot more economical. No ear-splitting noise. No fumes. No plastic or packaging. One handle and one blade.... and you're set for life. You don't get much better for the environment than that. czcams.com/video/UQ9O8NOS3Ag/video.html
The problem is that we don't yet have enough Storytellers to spread the word.
And, on larger lawns, just cut wide walk ways. Makes a great place for kiddos to play hide and seek!
Actually, scythes are still used in parts of the Alpes (in Europe) where is too steep for machines. As blades (try blades from Austrian manufactureres) are available in various sizes and thicknesses, you can cut quite a range of plants with them, not only gras.
@@leonlowenstadter9223 That's true, and was the inspiration for me. Some of my favorite channels on youtube are gents throughout Europe who still use the scythe.
I think the lesson here is that it shows us how the scythe is still exceptionally practical and effective. And that people throughout the Western Nations have been convinced of a lie.
If it wasn't for those channels here on CZcams showing the efficacy of the scythe, who would believe it? Here in the US, at least, we've all been taught that scythes are antiquated, and were only really ever used for harvesting crops in the fields. Nobody even thinks about using a scythe around their small yard. The idea never enters their minds. I know I sure never considered it, and studying the Traditional Trades has been a part of my life for all of my life!
It's crazy, really. When you see one or two guys on youtube using a scythe, a fella might be able to write it off as just quirky personalities wanting to do something different regardless of how effective it is.
When you see dozens, and all of them are just average joes, regular guys with regular lives, that begins to change the flavor of what you're seeing. That's the power of the Storyteller, and why I use the scythe to illustrate how quickly and easily culture is lost. It might not seem like much, almost a triviality, but those little things add up.
Dude. I have my grandmother’s three tiered candy dish! 🙌 Now I know what to use it for. She loved to GARDEN so I know she’ll be smiling down on me!
I don't think Ive ever seen a video of things I've never though of, where I LOVE everything in it. Thank you!
Congratulations on having your work in the Wall Street journal! My favorite hack and the one I will be recreating, is your copper plant tags on wired hangers.... Genius!!
My fav is the terracotta hose guides. Love the color. It fits well into the garden esthetic. Also, I love the toilet paper for seed germination.
Awesome how you reuse everything or use cheap items instead of wasting $$ on garden things
I think the hose guards were my favorite, but the little labels were absolutely adorable! I'll have to implement both into my garden ☺️
These both were my favourites too!
I liked the best specially the copper ones
Great Video! Have you considered a worm farm for a "gardening hack"? they create the best fertilizer in the world! I raise millions of worms for fertilizer for my garden, and to teach others how to care for them :)
Same! So adorable! I loved the idea of using really pretty pots for the hose guards and the teacups for seedlings was SO cute!!! That coat hanger/copper flashing label idea IS going to happen here!!
I have the same hose problem...thanks for the idea...and congratulations...your vids are worthy of recognition...
Thank you. I also glad you found the hose hack useful
Those labels are pretty clever and actually visually appealing. Probably my favorite. However, I think the most beneficial will be the spiderweb for my peonies. They have absolutely massive flower heads and last year I tried a circle around them but they just kind of sagged over the twine. All in all they were very useful.
You may want to try heavier sticks than the hangers for that. Old lampshade structures may work well for peonies as a support
For peonies, I have to use something much heavier. I take pieces of welded horse fencing and cut it just wide enough to make a circle around the plant, and tall enough to support it. Then I cut the bottom edge so it has tines I can push into the ground to keep it in place. My peonies get really big, except last year when everything got pummeled to the ground in a vicious hale storm. Fingers crossed most if them come back.
The water jug hack makes so much sense. I found putting a 5 gallon water jug in front of a heater keeps the area warmer while running the heater less.
Oh good idea!
I love the tag tip. I've been struggling with a "pretty" way to label my plants. This is perfect.
I'll be looking for those reusable metallic cups for seedlings. I currently use the plastic solo cups from the Dollar Tree. A tip I can share in using these cups is that in addition to putting 4 drainage holes on the bottom of the cups, I also put several rows of pinholes on the side of the cups in the bottom inch. This helps with air pruning the roots. I got the idea from a grow bag design, decided to incorporate it on the cups, and I got the best roots ever! No heavy roots wrapping at the bottom!
I wouldn't use aluminium for that's ect. Aluminium causes Alzheimer's. I did alit of research on this.
I've got access to single serve cereal cups, they need several holes drilled but very durable & white so they don't get as hot as the black pots do. I'm gonna try some small side holes, thanks!
Me too!,
I use sour cream containers. Since I can't get sour cream in glass I feel like reusing these plastic containers are a good step to reducing my carbon footprint.
We resuse a lot of cans from soups/veggies/fruits, and also I've found reusing yogurt containers works out well, too!
Pulo do Gato ("Cat's leap" Brazilian metaphor for a Professional Secret)
0:33 Grow from seed
😺#1 & #2
0:55 Plate germination method
😺#3
2:42 Seedling containers
😺#4
4:26 Protect cold sensitive plants
😺#5
5:35 Speed up lettuce starts
😺#6
6:39 Use lawn clippings
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9:24 Protection from watering hose
😺#8
10:33 Hidden plant supports
😺#9
11:38 Recycled garden labels
Thanks for the spelling and definition. I looked for it but spelled it wrong.
I use cone-shaped coffee filters to germinate seeds. I place the seeds inside and keep them moist. It’s harder for their delicate roots to get caught in the fibers when compared to paper towels or toilet paper.
I love all the ideas, but the candy dish seed starter was brilliance! I really enjoy using unusual items for gardening. I just installed a vintage flat louvered mailbox inside my greenhouse as a "dirty pruners" station. I put my pruning shear cleaning kit inside or drop my dirty pruners there to clean the next day. No accidental cross contamination and it just looks fun!
Isn’t that a delightful addition to any seed-starting set up? I need to hit the shops and see if I can find one for my own garden.
I just use Tupperware or a bowl with a late on top (for dark). Never even thought about getting an object specifically for that purpose. 😄
Me also. I have a couple i can use also.
I use plastic cake containers, that once held a cake, from the grocery store. Mini green houses! Work great for seed propagation. And I use the cardboard egg cartoons for seed starting. When it is time, plant the individual cardboard shells, as they will biodegrade when planted in the garden. The roots grow right through the cardboard. That way you don't disturb the roots when planting, at all.
You can also plant seeds in old egg shells. And when it's time just plant the shell and all! I usually give the shell at 'in the ground' planting time a light crack to allow the roots to grow out, but the shell dissolves in the ground. The shell provides calcium which is esp good for tomatoes--- it helps prevent blosson end rot.
No Wire HANGERS....EVER! 😂
I wonder if you would consider giving a home interior tour sometime?
And talk about how you developed your aesthetic?
The glimpses we get are so inspiring and evocative.
That label hack is next level..
Totally doing that tomorrow..
I really like the homemade soil block maker!! If you place a screw in the lid of the seasoning container, it would make an imprint in the top of the soil block for the seed!! You could screw it in or out, depending on the size of the seed & how deep you need it.
*meow!!*
I just recently found the need for "hose guides". In the back I used pvc pipe but didn't want something so tacky on the front yard. I used 16" stump blocks from a removed maple tree. Put a planter on one and for the other I stacked up 3 gradually smaller stumps and put a birdbath plate on it with colorful rocks and marbles. Btw, I'm on a "save the Monarch" binge lately and Maryland is in their migration zone. Not only to provide a 'way station' of milkweed and nectar plants in a private garden but to encourage your local power company to participate in the Monarch habitat program where they plant regionally appropriate milkweed and nectar plants in their right-of-ways.
Thanks for the tips. 👍
That is also a great way of solving that problem. And yes, I need to plant more milkweed for the monarch’s. They are a very reliable perennial as well.
Those embossed plant labels just saved my life!! You now have a new subscriber and fan for the rest of eternity! Thank you so much. Much love from Texas :)
Brilliant. My wife and I love your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Plus, most CZcams gardening channels feature big gardens in rural or exurban settings, while your tiny yard is about the size lot we have. It's inspirational to see what you get out of your small space. That said, I love your coat hanger plant support system and plan to use it next year. Easier than my current method of using twigs, which can often rot.
I use the green, very thin bamboo rods. They last several years. But if they rot, just cut the rot off and make shorter sticks, for shorter plants! Or just insert the sticks upsidedown for the same length sticks! The rotten, fuzzy ends blend in with the plants just fine.
I highly recommend planting in empty toilette rolls. They start to fall apart right before you plant the seedlings outside anyways. You can put them with this kind of container directly into the bed and even helps to keep the roots moistured...
The other day I was pulling the hose to water one of my garden beds and I did not realized I totally smashed one of my okra plants. Thanks Siloe for the idea locking forward to making the pot idea!!!
Story of my life, I too will be using this very useful hack
Congratulations on your Wall Street Journal recognition! Your channel is exceptional and one that I find is both educational and a delight to watch. We’ll done!
I've been watching your videos for years and I'm thrilled that your channel has taken off like it has! Congrats. All the hard work was worth It!
I love your videos so much! The last tag suggestion is a game changer for me. I HATE plastic but I bought a bag of plastic label stakes because it was the only choice I could find. Then the names written in permanent marker promptly washed off. I even have a bundle of wire hangers that I was hoping the thrift store might want.
While the tags will be the most useful, I think the hose guards were the most surprising. That is just brilliant!
Hi Bruce. Try putting a piece of masking tape over permanent marker writing to protect it from washing off. This works on things like glass jars that you might eventually want to relabel. When you are done, you can remove the packing tape and take some alcohol to the markings to remove them and start over.
I usually use Popcicle sticks for ours
@@Ace-1525 I tried that but even permanent marker smudged and ran. Maybe a paint pen?
@@brucetidwell7715 the paint pens work well.
The hose guide is a lightbulb moment, why didn't I think of that earlier? It also took me a minute to realize my cat was NOT meowing at the door, lol! Also, I dig the battery powered mower. With the insane price of gas, I'm sure they will be a best seller. Thanks!
Push mowers are easier than charging batteries these days. And way easier than cords. Self sharping models. Way different than the 1960s type with dull blades my parents insisted I use on the too tall grass. Don’t get the cheapest one though. Just about 250 on sale.
I looked all over the house for my cat 😆
same cat response!
I don't even have a cat and, still, I sat up and thought about letting the cat in when I heard that meowing!
hahaha!! The cat !! I was just now wondering why my cat was meowing while she was inside! You just solved my issue! LOL
All great tips! Each better than the next!! I expected nothing less :) Congrats on the article!
Thank you so much Brian! I’m glad you liked the tips. I did also grow a couple of lettuce amongst onions as an experiment, as you taught me, and they grew well. That tip will probably go into an onion episode..
The use of old aluminum Cans for plant tags is Brilliant. I raise orchids and hand written tags fade over a single season. Thank you.
I love my electric mower - no smell, no petrol, no oil and less noise. No downsides at all.
Not being snarky but I'd like to know if they ever spontaneously combust
Hi Siloe. I was so excited to see your profile in the Wall Street Journal. It must be rewarding to see the fruit of all your hard work come to bear in such a light. You stuck to your vision, and used your talents and skills, not only in the garden, but in your channel. I'm so happy for you, having been a long-time subscriber and fan of your work!
Thank you. And thank you for everyone who gave feedback when I asked for it. Being able to analyze and understand exactly what was most valuable to viewers and better understand the algorithm is what cracked the code. Now I only upload complete solutions and stories with arcs that resolve even if I upload less often.
Hello...Sofia.. what was the date of that profile.. and thank you.
@@cynthiabiel7714 May 24th the photo credit said
May 24, 2022 - I found the article by googling the title (the 3 best CZcams channels for home garden inspiration)
I really love that plant name hanger idea. Never thought to use wire hangers that way! Thanks :) Even those cute potted hose guards look handy.
Wow! I have to say out of all of these CZcams gardeners I've been watching (to learn from, because I didn't know squat) for more than a year now.... You have blown me away with just one video!
I love your style, everything is simple, inexpensive & you're conscious about what goes in the ground (what items you're using) & you recycle etc.!
You have definitely gained a new subscriber!
I love love LoVVVVe the candy dish, plate & 2-ply tp idea for germinating seeds!
(I really want to find myself one of those now!) I love so-ooo many of your "tips" I can't choose just one lol. I have been wanting to learn how to make the "cell blocks" since I first learned about them sometime last year.
God bless you sir!
👍👏🙏😇❤️🌹
That is exactly how I felt when I watched this video! I subscribed and I sent a link to this video to my gardening friends.
The drink cans are easier to use as pots if you cut them in half: that way one side has a hole in the bottom already, the other side can be punched through with a marking awl (or screwdriver) first. To make the sharp edges safer you can fold a strip of masking tape over them. If you start on the inside, the tape will stretch to fit the outside diameter without the folds you get when you start on the outside.
Why would you want aluminum to leach into your vegetables?
@@BMine1111 they are meant for seedlings, planted out within weeks
I work at a beverage canning company. We use those big nippers that farriers use for horse hooves to cut from the open drinking tab hole, then wriggle a little and twist it and kind of roll your wrist-the whole top peels off. But they’re sharp as heck be careful!
My "Lawn" is a wild meadow. It has every type of native plant that grows here. Clippings are used as mulch if I have garden areas ready for mulch. Otherwise it goes in the compost.
I bought a battery operated mower last year and found the same you did. Light weight means easier to maneuver and to store when not in use.
As for not being able to mow the entire lawn at once, I had always mowed in sections anyway. That left wild feed for small herbivores, reducing the need for them to harvest from my nearby garden.
Those labels are cool! They would also make a nice present for a fellow gardener friend 💜🌻
That is true, especially if you can source a tar free copper foil and include a metal tooling stylus.
Amen! and finally a way to make labels that I don't have to RE-write each one every season from the print that fades out in the sun!
@@suburbanhomestead Indeed, a wonderful idea!
Hey Siloe. I’m really happy for you that your channel has grown so much since we chatted about a year ago. You deserve it. Your channel is awesome and so are YOU 🎥💚👍😝💪🏻
Thanks David✌️I tried applying all the observations I made over the years on CZcams, and understanding better who my audience is and what they look for. That and a lucky strike helped propel the algorithm. Thank you for listing to my ramblings my friend!
I think the plastic bottle with water to warm in the sun and keep plants warm is genius.
The hose guides are great. Practical and plantable, love it! I also liked your teacup seed starters, even though that wasn't an "official" hack. I pick up teacups at yard sales, drill drainage holes and put small houseplants in them, but I never thought to use them for seedlings. Another great idea!
They would be perfect for succulents!
What is the best way to drill holes in teacups? I’d love to make use of items I already have at home 😊 thank you!
@@JessicaHolmes There's a small drill bit (1/4") made for ceramic/glass. You need to put a little water in the bottom of the cup while drilling. FYI, some cups will break, no matter how careful you are, so I wouldn't recommend trying this with your absolute favorites. I lose 1 cup for every 10-20ish successful drills. Good luck!
@@mdipeace haha thank you for the warning! I have some that are chipped at the top, so if I lose those it won’t hurt. Ok, great! Water. I’ve seen people do that when sawing tile. Makes total sense!
@@JessicaHolmes hey! Try starting the drilling at an angle and slowly put It straight, It helps a lot. If you are gonna drill glass submerge it in water, It Will help with the breakeage and if It ends breaking glass will not fly everywere
It’s time for a book!! Write it!! We will buy it! So wonderful to see your continued success!! You are so generous with you art and expertise! Muitas felicidades!
That’s very encouraging to hear. Do you think the garden design angle with some frugal solutions is the right angle?
@@suburbanhomestead I think any direction will be informed, and inspired. I like the idea of expanding on what you’ve done here on the channel. Your garden 🪴 successes, lessons and some lovely historical treasures. Of course it must have your beautiful art as well your iconic photography. I will buy that book! You have an abundant spirit and that is evident in your videos and your garden. There are moments of reflection and a blissful vibrancy of colors in your work. I think your book will be magical!
Obrigada! Keep on going Siloe🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
@@suburbanhomestead I second that motion!
@@suburbanhomestead I doubt if frugal people are a good book market. You might want to lspin your frugal tips as being crafty or elegantly homey. I haven't watched your other videos but apart from your knowledge, I suspect you'd be selling your esthetic.
Good luck to you. I very much enjoyed your tips :)
Really useful hacks and getting to see your personality and home drew me to subscribe and possibly binge watch everything you’ve made so far. Our family watched with excitement during the lettuce video. Thanks so much
I liked the terra-cotta pots that you used to form a line for your hose so you won’t pull your hose over plants and break them. I also loved the copper name plate idea
I'm terrible at seed starting because I'm so impatient, but you've inspired me to improve. I really love your garden tags. That is definitely an idea I plan to put to use.
This should really help with seed starting. I’m glad you liked the tags, they can really help keep track of overwintering tubers and bulbs like dahlias
Suburban homestead - do you find yourself getting cut by the aluminum pieces? Any tips on how to keep that from happening?
@@digsindirt4490 Maybe you could cut the piece large enough to fold in the edges, then fold it in half, so all the edges are inside (& wear gloves or handle with pliers while making them).
Very good tips! I've been using a few already but I will incorporate more of your ideas. I think the soil blocks and copper labels are my favorite. I love reusing and recycling, making things more sustainable.
You totally deserve The Wall Street Journal recognition, I'm so happy for you.
As always - great video, thank you!
Love the vídeo and the hacks ( pulo do gato). Great work. Amei a propaganda também, ficou bem profissional 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 miss you brother!🤗🤗
I love the copper and aluminum garden labels - the reused plastic ones that I write on with a "permanent" marker always seem to fade in my greenhouse, and I often forget what I've planted where (or have trouble telling all my seedlings apart...).
Also, I love that you have a unique personal style, both in your clothing and in your home, and although I am personally more of a 1950s and 1960s home decor maven, I enjoy seeing others putting vintage and antique finds to good use. Plus, using what you have or reusing old materials is both good for your budget *and* the environment, and I appreciate that you are showing us more stylish ways to do that. Thank you from a new subscriber. 🌱
I bought a ryobi battery lawn mower.. So easy to mow now and one charge does the entire yard. Love it!
Exactly.
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I have the Ryobi as well. And my lawn is getting smaller and smaller so no worries about the battery life!
Excellent tips here. I just had a realization of how far your channel has come. I think the first video of yours I remember watching was about how to grow carrots, and every video since then has been a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
Thank you so much. It’s only been possible because of the support of all of you.
Love the metal plant tags
I absolutely love the plant tags. I have tried a lot of things, and the weather destroys them all. I will be doing this this year. Thanks!
Love the garden tags using old Cans or Copper flashing and a hanger for wire. So simple
Also love the idea for Hose guards.
You have earned a new follower.😍😍
Congrats on the WSJ post, great to be recognized
This is the first time I've watched any of your videos and I like your quiet, peaceful style. You have some great hacks. My favorite was the copper plant labels! And using wire hangars, curling up the ends to hold the labels was so pretty and a wonderful use for wire hangars.
I use fishing line and you can't see the thread when staking smaller plants. I love the double pout idea for hose guards!
We’re on our third battery lawnmower, with two still going strong. Got tired of lugging it back and forth to elderly parents home to mow their lawn.
Love Them!
I am not surprised in the least that your work would be highlighted!! You’re a little gem in CZcams world! And the mower manufacturer should absolutely support you. Your videos are a work of art in their self. You’re kind smile and pleasant demeanor is sooo refreshing! And your quiet determination is inspiring.
Hello, Finally hacks I can really use. I have used filled water bottles to catch and release heat to extend my growing season before. To collect and release more heat in a very cold climate, I painted the water bottles black. Ty for wonderful usable ideas. I am looking forward to watching your other videos. : )
Maybe instead of aluminum party cups (can be costly) or aluminum beverage cans , someone could use a food can from soup, or even pet food. The aluminum is thicker and less chance of cutting yourself. Just a thought. I just found your channel and I LOVE your tips and how you repurpose things. I want to work toward consistently having a garden and living a more sustainable lifestyle.
Wise lady
I’m from Perth, Australia and just found your channel. Brilliant! Love the tin can plant labels and beautiful use of wire coat hangers. Great hacks-thank you!
I like all these hacks, thank you. The one that really piqued my interest was taking the copper flashing and coat hanger wire and making tags
The labels are fantastic, Siloe! Since I'm following your channel, my garden has IMPROVED a lot! Thanks!
I love the pots to hold the hose and the plant labels!!!! Great ideas here. And very good info on seed sprouting !! Thank you
I love the hanger uses and the garden labels! Germination container makes way more sense!
Thank you for putting these hacks together in such a beautiful, eloquent video for us! You make learning so enjoyable. The copper tags are absolutely DARLING! I would love to do some in my herb garden. The hose guides as well 🤌 genius.
Congrats on the article! 👏
Congrats on your WSJ write up!! Many of your garden hacks are ones I've not seen in other "garden hack" videos. How refreshing! And totally utilitarian. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I've learned so much from your vlogs over the last 4+ years. I appreciate you!
You are the best! I just watched this video for the 3rd or 4th time and never get tired of it. So many great ideas. I wish that you were my neighbor.
Wow. The "pulo do gato" got me by surprise. I'm Brazilian so i was like "did i heard it right?". Awesome channel
My seeds that I planted a few months back are flowering !!! How exciting I always buy plants from garden centres but it’s been really satisfying seeing them grow on my window sill and now they’re so big I’ve had to move them outside and the climbers have got little pink flowers on !
The plant tag idea is genius!! I'm totally going to do this. Thanks for the amazing tips!!
I love your house and garden, your love for old beautiful things, AND your educational historical vegetable videos are a big hit with my kids. Your videos are unique and I enjoy them so much!
I bought the mower because of your suggestion, I'm very satisfied with it.
I can’t wait to try your seed germination hacks! Thank you so much for producing such a gorgeous and helpful video!!! I also really love the look of the copper plant tags! You are so endlessly creative! - Congratulations on being featured in the Wall Street Journal!!! That is EPIC! I’m so thankful that you are getting the recognition that you deserve! Keep plugging away, man!!! You are much loved and appreciated!!!!!!!
I use disposable aluminum trays from the dollar store. Bonus points if they have clear plastic covers. They also last for many years. When I find metal baking trays at the thrift store, I buy them.
Have you ever tried the French paper press to make pots? I moved recently and have tons of unbleached paper to convert into pots. Works well.
Loved the way you used the terracota pots to keep the hose to damage plants
I love these hacks, especially the hose guides and the plant tags! As a Florida resident, making tags that will withstand the sun and rain without becoming rapidly illegible has been a challenge, so I look forward to making these!
Love the new mower! Makes that chore much more pleasant. Quiet and nimble. Also, I'm making those hose guides, I've got the pots already.🤗
Yes, especially since I have the tendency of creating complicated bed shapes and lawn paths. So much easier than maneuvering the old gas one. I’m glad you found the hose guides useful.
Every one of these ideas is brilliant - I plan to use nearly all of them in my garden. Thank you for sharing!
We have had a Kobalt electric mower for 4 years now and we love it!
Love the hacks! My husband and I just had the conversation about the hose ruining plants. I’m doing that tomorrow!! New subscriber!
Your videos are visually lush and beautiful, your information and tips ingenious and helpful, and your gardens are lovely. Congratulations on the Wall Street Journal recognition- well deserved. You are a true visual artist. I love your channel.
I’ve been thinking over how I can make labels for my garden. Your idea is amazing. I love how creative it is. Thank you for sharing.
What great hacks! I especially like your repurposing of the Victorian candy dish and the reason for using tp, using the water dispensers with built in ventilation along with filled gallon bottles for temperature control and also your use of wire hangers for staking and labeling. I’m going to use that one. So creative, thanks for sharing!
The plant labels!!!
They are lovely; I’ve put them on my to do list.
Great tips. I love the idea of using water filled containers to radiate heat!
I am excited to use flashing or cans for labels. That is something I had given up on as the cards always waterlog and fall apart. Thank you!
These hacks are brilliant! I live the recycle emphasis. Hoodlums everyone gets on board. Thank you
I used your seed starting hack this year with great success (next time I will use 2 ply toilet paper. I like the hose guide idea too. I write on popsicle sticks to identify my seedlings in the garden. I'd like to try making your soil plugs for next year.
Yes! I adore my new cordless push mower! Now, I need to get clover going so I can add those clippings to my compost system. #goals
I think the clover/nitrogen thing is more from the plants roots putting nitrogen into the ground!
But if you have thunderstorms with lightening flashes nitrogen falls with the rain. Ever notice how your lawn really greens up a few days after a thunderstorm? It is from all of the nitrogen the lightening releases from the air when it is doing its thing. Free nitrogen fertilizer from the clouds above!!!
There are charts on line that give information about how much nitrogen is released in a thunderstorm if you are interested.
Siloe Oliviera and fellow hackers, now you just know my favorite part of this video was learning what a Pulo Do Gato is 😁 (Salto De Gato, Katze springen, saut de chat) I would propose 'secret weapon' for a close english approximation (rather than the card cheating one, ace up your sleeve). The double pot hack was great for the hose invasions. The little lawn mower was precious. Like the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch who take on modern technology bit by bit as long as it fits into their lifestyle, I like how you rationally try to add new things to your arsenal. Obrigado meu amigo, JIM Oaxaca
Love love love the labels made from cans or the copper .. great idea and super aesthetically pleasing ...
Totally using your hose hack with the terracotta pots! It's the exact solution I needed. Thank you!
Don't you think the pots will break very easily? They are not very sturdy.
Just doesn't seem like a practical idea!
Thanks!
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I used the aluminum can for labels about 3 years ago and I used a letter punch set to write the names. And a nail to punch the hole and I used garden tie to affix the labels to my grapevines being they continually grow at the base I did curl the garden wire around several times before adding my custom label then I curled extra line above it not making a knot so as the plant base grows it will just keep slowly expanding with it. It's been 3 years now and the one side that had a soda label well they do fade so sanding is not necessary if you dont mind it for a while it will fade but the punched name looks great and with the shinning aluminum can they are easy to locate the tags so i love the aluminum can label.
I absolutely adored your hacks from this video. Two years ago I moved to a farm that was previously a working horse farm. I have subscribed and will concentrate on your ideas. I didi use the paper towel and ziplock bag idea for my seedlings...I will now use your candy dish idea. Also, the ceramic and glazed pots for the hose to wrap around and not damage the plants is fabulous! You are so creative!!!! Thank you!
I have 3 favs!! Gotta love the way the hose guides casually address the issue and the curlie Q supports - OMG! Yessss. The tags are simply classic. Thanks for sharing your prize hacks. Love ❤️ and peace ✌🏼
You, sir, are brilliant!! I had so many “oh wow” moments that I can’t pinpoint one better than the other!! I even shared your video with our nephew in Costa Rica. Congrats and happy gardening.
I love the hose guards and the plant markers! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for these useful "hacks". As a new gardener it's great to see money saving ideas to keep the garden growing and looking great.
Great tips! Thanks! Also wanted to add in case you see this that I absolutely love this channel and I'm so happy you're getting the praise you deserve. I think you have such a wonderful aestethic and personality and I hope you will release more videos because they are truly a highlight of my day. I like your longer more in-depth videos but I hope you will be doing more shorter videoupdates on how different parts of your garden is progressing like last year as well cause I enjoyed those immensely and they seem like less of an effort for you to make.